Am54 water in bilge floor below aft shower
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ref Amel 54 bno 118 Fidelis, now in quarantine in Aruba, so plenty of time to do jobs.
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The whole point of water tight bulkheads is to prevent water from flowing between the compartments..
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Nick Amelia AML 54-019 KIlada Gr
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Hi Jeroen,
How can you tell there is (fresh) water underneath the Master shower?
Best Regards Teun SV AMELIT A54 #128
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Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2020 13:35 To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Am54 water in bilge floor below aft shower
ref Amel 54 bno 118 Fidelis, now in quarantine in Aruba, so plenty of time to do jobs.
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I don’t think you will find the leak to be at the hose connections for the shower drain. It is more likely the shower pan is leaking the edges. Look closely at the area where the pan joins the bulkheads.
Also on the SM53 the aft AC unit can overflow into the area under the shower if the condensation drain for the unit becomes clogged. (not sure of the 54 and the placement of the aft AC unit if this can occur).
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us
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main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On
Behalf Of Jeroen jeltes
ref Amel 54 bno 118 Fidelis, now in quarantine in Aruba, so
plenty of time to do jobs.
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Hi Jeroen,
Access to the area under the shower requires extreme agility. You can also remove the airconditioner to get slightly better access. The floorboard just in front of the housing of the A/C gives you limited access but you will need to execute a Lambada dance for it. You said it’s fresh water, my guess is the condensation drain for the A/C is playing havoc. You can remove the wooden cover of the A/C pretty easy, 4 screws. If your shower is leaking the smell will tell you ... This is also the place where salt water will go if your rudder gland is leaking. Regards, Arno Luijten, SV Luna, A54-121
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